Meaning & use

producer

noun·Everyday

A person or company that makes a product, grows agricultural goods, or organizes the making of a film, show, or recording.

See it in a sentence

The farm is a major producer of organic vegetables sold across the region.

The film's producer secured funding and hired the crew before filming began.

A note on using this word

Producer contrasts naturally with consumer in economics, and with director in film, since a producer manages resources rather than creative decisions.

Words with a similar meaning

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